Epson LX-810

ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of
commands lets you perform software control of your printer from
your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported
by most applications software for personal computers.
font
A font is a style of type designated by a family name,
form
In printer terminology, a form normally refers to a page,
form feed
Refers to both a control code and a panel button that advances the
paper to the top of the next page.
hexadecimal (hex)
See number system.
initialize
To completely reset the printer settings to their initial default
status by turning the printer on or by sending an INIT signal. This
also clears the input data buffer.
input buffer
The memory in the printer in which data sent from the computer
is stored while waiting to be printed.
interface
The means of connection between the computer and printer. See
also parallel interface and serial interface.
Glossary GL-5